Gunslinger Girl — Episodes, Where to Watch & Characters

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Episodes

#1Fratello (Siblings)Henrietta and her "handler," Giuseppe, members of Section 2 of the Social Welfare Agency, which handles covert government actions, are ordered to a site to acquire a witness. In a flashback, Giuseppe recalls how he found…2003-10-08 · 24m

#2Orione (Orion)Henrietta is treated for her injury, although the doctor warns that repeated surgeries would weaken her body. Giuseppe then recalls how he needed to teach her manners, and during her training, attempted to treat her as a…2003-10-15 · 24m

#3Ragazzo (Boy)Rico, another of the young assassin girls, recalls her finding by her handler, Jean, and how she was able to move thanks to the cybernetics she received. In the present, she is assigned on a mission to assassinate a…2003-10-29 · 24m

#4Bambola (Doll)With Christmas coming, Henrietta asks Giuseppe to stay with her as her Christmas present. While on a mission, Triela shoots a suspect against the orders of her handler, Hilshire. At base, she mulls over the fact that…2003-11-12 · 24m

#5Promessa (Promise)In a replaying of past events, Jean recruits Raballo, a retired member of the Carabinieri, to be Claes' handler. Initially, Claes finds it difficult to cope with Raballo's relentless training and strict businesslike…2003-11-19 · 24m

#6Gelato (Frozen)After barely defusing a bomb in a subway, the police begin to search for Enrico Beldini, a noted bomber. Henrietta and Giuseppe overhear a conversation in which Beldini deals with the Padania Republic Faction for a bomb…2003-11-26 · 24m

#7Protezione (Protection)Rico and Jean encounter a man named Filippo Adani, and after conversing with him, tour the city of Florence, enjoying the artwork and architecture. In the museum, Filippo muses on how he threw away a possible career as…2003-12-03 · 24m

#8Il Principe del regno della pasta (The Prince of the Kingdom of Pasta)Henrietta undergoes emotional testing with Dr. Bianchi, and afterwards, Angelica also comes, who is revealed to have suffered memory loss. Marco, her handler, is confronted by Bianchi over his lack of care, and Marco…2003-12-17 · 24m

#9Lycorsi Radiata Herb (Be Struck Off Herb)Elsa, another mechanized assassin girl, completes a mission to terminate a group of corrupt police officers on the orders of her handler, Lauro. Lauro recruits Giuseppe for his next mission, and the two remark over their…2004-01-04 · 24m

#10Amare (To Love)Giuseppe and Henrietta are on leave on a cruise to Sicily, and he comments that Elsa and Lauro were found dead in a park. Section 1 chief Draghi decides to investigate, and sends Pietro Fermi and Elenora Gabrielli, with…2004-01-28 · 24m

#11Febbre Alta (High Fever)Pietro and Elenora leave for Sicily to meet with Giuseppe and Henrietta, who are staying at one of Giuseppe's family's summer homes. Pietro questions Giuseppe on details about Elsa while Elenora helps Henrietta with the…2004-02-04 · 24m

#12Simbiosi (Symbiosis)Angelica is injured in a training session, leading the head of the Social Welfare Agency to question the value of Section 2. As a result, an elaborate scheme is hatched, with Claes posing as the daughter of a member of…2004-02-11 · 24m

#13Stellacadente (Falling Star)The girls plan to see a meteor shower, but Henrietta is distressed when Giuseppe reveals that he is too busy and cannot attend. As a result, Triela tries to find a new chaperone, and Hilshire agrees after Triela helps…2004-02-18 · 24m

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Quick facts

Episodes13

Seasons1

StatusFinished

Aired2003

Japanese title: ガンスリンガー・ガール
Also known as: Gunslinger Girls

Synopsis

In the heart of Italy, the Social Welfare Agency rescues young girls from hospital beds and gives them a second chance at life using the latest in cybernetic advancements. With their artificially enhanced bodies, the girls are brainwashed and trained as assassins to carry out the dirty work of the Italian Government. Despite all the modifications, they are still just children at heart, struggling for recognition from those they love, even knowing the love they feel is manufactured. This tragic tale unfolds as these girls grapple with their emotions in an agency that treats them as nothing but ruthless killers. \[Written by MAL Rewrite\]